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NJ First Steps Infant Toddler Initiative

The New Jersey First Steps Infant Toddler Initiative was created to assist early educators in offering the very best possible care for New Jersey's youngest citizens. Three regional agencies, Programs for Parents, Inc. (northern), Community Coordinated Child Care of Union County (central) and the Southern Regional Child Care Resource Center, EIRC (southern) serve as lead agencies for the 16 child care resource and referral agencies across the state. The agencies employ Infant/Toddler Specialists who partner with early care providers and their directors, by providing professional development, technical assistance, consultation services, program assessment and resources.

Programs for Parents is designated as the Child Care Resource and Referral Agency for Essex County by the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development. The major funder of Programs for Parents is the State of New Jersey.